MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EXTENSION, 30CM; SCS EXTENSION

Model Number 3383

Device Problems High impedance (1291); Low impedance (2285)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/05/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results will be provided in the final report.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Related manufacturer reference number: 1627487-2019-08027.It was reported that the patient was experiencing impedance problems.The patient had both low and high impedance readings.As a result surgical intervention took place on (b)(6) 2019 wherein the physician explanted and replaced the patient¿s extensions only.Therapy has been restored post-op.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Related manufacturer reference number: 1627487-2019-08027.

• Brand Name: EXTENSION, 30CM
• Type of Device: SCS EXTENSION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer Contact: andrea deitz ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 8789823
• MDR Text Key: 151007090
• Report Number: 1627487-2019-08026
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K960728
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/15/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/28/2010
• Device Model Number: 3383
• Device Lot Number: 119300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/15/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SCS EXTENSION
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Weight: 91